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From snow to ‘snowcrete,’ the storm that refused to just melt away
Feb. 4, 20260297 By HEATHER MICHONEDITOR From the start, the Jan. 24–25 winter storm looked bad–although exactly how bad remained a moving target for days. Two feet of snow, some forecasts warned. Maybe only a foot. Maybe half a foot, but with more ice. By Saturday evening, the consensus forecast called for up to 8 inches of snow and sleet,...
Now’s the time to visualize your Community Garden summer crops
Feb. 4, 2026078 Submitted by E. Dianne CampbellThe nasty winter storm has given us plenty of time to drool over the plant and seed catalogues. We can envision the perfectly ripe, plump tomato, gently tugged from the stem, and savored while still warm from the sun. Or the sweet crunch of a green bean, fresh off its stem. The perfect mental escape...
Virginia passes law regarding plastic bags – what does it mean for Fluvanna?
Feb. 4, 20260380 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent If you’ve been shopping in Charlottesville or Richmond recently, you’ve heard about the new plastic bag tax. You might even wonder if the tax will come to Fluvanna County. For now, the answer is no. Under a new Virginia law, local governments may opt to charge a 5-cent tax on...Fred Buell Lewis
Fred Buell Lewis, 99, of Palmyra, passed away on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1926, in Ashe County, North Carolina, the son of the late Lawrence Russell and Maude Octavia (Payne) Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years,...
Fluvanna officials cite Aqua Virginia rate hikes, service issues in support of bill limiting water rate cases
Feb. 4, 20260383 By HEATHER MICHONEDITOR Fluvanna County officials told state lawmakers last week that repeated rate hikes by Aqua Virginia are straining household budgets and destabilizing long-term planning, as a House subcommittee advanced legislation to limit how often private water utilities can seek rate increases. During a Jan. 27 meeting...
General Assembly advances labor, health bills; absentee voting proposal fails
Jan. 29, 20260162 Fluvanna Review StaffFollowing last week’s approval of several constitutional amendments and the swearing-in of a new administration, the Virginia General Assembly turned its attention this week to a slate of bills addressing wages, worker protections, energy efficiency, reproductive health, and voting rules. Several measures...
Women-owned businesses still going strong
Jan. 29, 2026082 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Behind many successful homegrown businesses is a personal story of passion, persistence, and purpose. In Fluvanna County, Red Rocker Candy and Herbert’s Wine Jelly stand out as thriving women-owned companies built on those very foundations. Red Rocker Candy Red Rocker Candy, founded by Sue...